CVE-2023-51518
CRITICALApache James <3.7.5, 3.8.0 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
Apache James prior to version 3.7.5 and 3.8.0 exposes a JMX endpoint on localhost subject to pre-authentication deserialisation of untrusted data. Given a deserialisation gadjet, this could be leveraged as part of an exploit chain that could result in privilege escalation. Note that by default JMX endpoint is only bound locally. We recommend users to: - Upgrade to a non-vulnerable Apache James version - Run Apache James isolated from other processes (docker - dedicated virtual machine) - If possible turn off JMX
Exploits (1)
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0044
EPSS Percentile
62.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-502
Status
published
Affected Products (3)
apache/james
apache/james
org.apache.james/james-server
< 3.7.5Maven
Timeline
Published
Feb 27, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026